The term is now in full swing and the students are rising to the challenge in their subjects. It has been a very positive start to the term with attendance rates high and student behaviour first rate. I have spoken to many students over the last two weeks and all of them have informed me that they feel that they are working hard and are being pushed hard in lessons. Homework is also kicking in and students should expect to receive homework on a daily basis and complete it to the best of their ability. It has been a busy week with large numbers of parents attending the Year 10 Parent Information Evening. This was an opportunity for parents to study student work and speak to teachers about the GCSE courses that their sons and daughters are embarking on. There were also presentations by Miss Dyer and myself which provided some practical guidance to parents to support their children to achieve their best in the GCSE exams in 2016. I very much hope that parents found this useful and I would welcome any feedback in this regard. Please do email me on jluck@rodingvalley.net if you have any comments about the event. On Friday of this week we welcomed the Governing Body to spend the day seeing the school on a working day. Governors met students, observed lessons, toured the site and met with members of the Senior Leadership Team. It was certainly a full day and the feedback from the governors was enormously positive about all aspects of the school; from the way the students wear their uniform, to the politeness of students around the site, to the calm yet purposeful atmosphere in lessons. I would like to thank the Governors for their ongoing support and all the work that they do behind the scenes to help make the school such a successful place. I hope that you all have an enjoyable weekend. Mr J Luck Headteacher
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MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING INVITATION TO ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS COFFEE MORNING FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER BREAK TIME IN T2 PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT!! TEA COFFEE CAKE FLAPJACK
EVERYTHING WILL BE 50p
Student Absence If your child is unable to attend School for any reason then please report their absence by phoning the school number by 9.30am, you must also ring in each day of your child’s absence.
020 8508 1173 On their return to School please ensure your child brings with them a letter explaining the reason for the absence for our records.
Medical Appointments When possible please make sure you make any medical or dental appointments outside of school time. If this is not possible then please try to ensure that your child attends before and/or after their appointment.
Holidays in Term Time It is not school policy to authorise any holidays during term time except in exceptional circumstances. If you put in a request a ‘Leave of Absence’ form must be completed (these are available at Student Reception). Please be aware if the absence is not authorised and the holiday is taken, the case may be referred to the Education Welfare Service who may issue a Penalty Notice for £120 (or £60 if paid within 21 days) to each parent for each child taken out of school. For full details regarding attendance please see our Attendance Policy which can be found in the ‘Parents’ section on our website or contact Mrs Jeanette Low our Attendance Officer on the school number 020 8508 1173.
ICT Coursework Sessions Every Friday Lunchtime With Miss Wilson in ICT4
Supported Homework Club Learning Zone Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3.05pm - 3.40pm Everyone welcome A drink and biscuit are provided
PE Kit The boys PE kit is now back in stock at Forest Casuals along with the girls skort and fleece. The girls polo shirts will be available next week. PLEASE NOTE It is not compulsory for student’s to have their name embroidered onto the PE kit.
Week ending 12 September 2014 Year 7 Highest Attendance
7U
Pupil with Highest Honours
Eren Tyler 7Q
Form with Highest Honours
7Q
Year 8 Highest Attendance
8T
Pupil with Highest Honours
Bogomil Nikolov 8X
Form with Highest Honours
8T
Year 9 Highest Attendance
9V
Form with Highest Honours
9W
Year 10 Highest Attendance
10T & 10V
Form with Highest Honours
10T
Year 11 Highest Attendance
11V
Form with Highest Honours
11U
Roding Valley –v– Epping St John Year Year Year Year
9 8 7a 7b -
RVHS RVHS RVHS RVHS
won 23-1 lost 5-8 won 8-5 won 25-0
Year 11 NOW is the time for students in Year 11 to start thinking about making applications to Sixth Forms and Colleges. This week I have posted home a further education booklet containing lots of information to assist you with the decisions and choices to be made post 16. I have included all the open day dates for both local sixth forms and colleges in the booklet. Make a note of these dates and make sure you visit the places you are interested in. Sixth Forms will have only ONE open day whereas Colleges will have several. You will be able to obtain an application form and current prospectus whilst there. All students in Year 11 have been given an individual careers interview appointment time with me this term and parents/carers are very welcome to attend the interview with them. I will be posting home an individual careers action plan detailing what has been discussed during the interview. If you require any further information or advice please contact me. Kind regards Mrs Mason Careers Development Manager dmason@rodingvalley.net
We are again collecting the Morrisons Let’s Grow vouchers. Please send your vouchers into the school so that we can claim free gardening and cooking equipment.
Drum Lessons One to One, Two to One and Small Group lessons available. Learn with your friends! Learn to play the drums from as little as £5 per week Contact: jameswelsted@hotmail.co.uk
Guitar Lessons Lessons slots are available on Mondays with lessons priced at £12 per half hour. Please contact Steve van Niekerk on vn.steve.vn@gmail.com if you are interested.
www.jwdrums.co.uk LIBRARY OPENING TIMES The library is open to all students for homework , G.C.S.E. work and private study / reading at the following times : Monday - Friday (excluding Tuesday): Before school 7.15 am – 8.30 am , break time , lunch times and after school for homework club 3.15 pm – 4.15 pm. Tuesday: Before school 7.15 am - 8.10 am , break time and lunch times. Access for early opening is via the door by resources.
School Shop Opening Times
Julia Martin / Stephen Murray
Before School: 8.30am - 9.00am Break: 11.00am - 11.20am Lunch: 1.20pm - 2.05pm After School: 3.05pm - 4.00pm PUPILS WILL NOT BE SERVED OUTSIDE THESE HOURS
Singing Lessons Private singing lessons are now available. Please contact Gemma Kirk for more details and to book your slot.
email: g.kirk_88@hotmail.com